ouzel

noun

ou·​zel ˈü-zəl How to pronounce ouzel (audio)
variants or less commonly ousel
1
a
: blackbird sense 1a
b
: ring ouzel
2
: dipper sense 2

Examples of ouzel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along the glistening cobbles of the bank, a black ouzel bobbed and flew rock to rock, staying just ahead of me, keeping me company. —Peter Heller, Outdoor Life, 17 Feb. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English ousel, from Old English ōsle — more at merle

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of ouzel was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing ouzel

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“Ouzel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ouzel. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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ouzel

noun
ou·​zel ˈü-zəl How to pronounce ouzel (audio)
: dipper sense 2

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